Seeing how there has not been any major evolutionary changes in the recurve bow in the last 50 years, That Howatt is just as good as most any other you could get today, including most "customs". Do not relegate that bow to a life of carp duty. Its heritage demands better. Practice with it till archery season and go hunt with it. You wont be sad you did. But I will tell you, once youve killed the hard way, hunting for you will NEVER BE THE SAME.
-Mike (2005 Ohio Bowhunters Association Shooter of the Year in case your wondering)
